Medical apartheid is alive and well. Black women are pressured by doctors to do anything that will eliminate their ability to give birth. From abortion to c-sections. It's a steady stream of assaults. Explicit hate is a reason for the high Black infant death rate, but it's part of a broader, interconnected set of causes stemming from systemic racism and its impact on various aspects of life for Black women and families . I say the reason for high infant death rate: White Women in Nursing Are Weapons to K*ll Black Moms Here are some of the key factors contributing to the higher death rate of Black infants: Implicit Bias in Healthcare: Healthcare professionals, regardless of their individual intentions, can hold implicit biases that lead to less thorough or respectful care for Black patients. This can result in misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, and concerns being dismissed, according to ABC News . A recent study found that states...
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